Starring: JD Chakravarthy, Ramya Nambessan, Eesha Rebba, Josh Ravi, Vishnu Priyaa, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Kamal Kamaraju, Nanda Gopal, Gayathri Gupta & others
Director: Pavan Sadineni
Producers: Shrikant Mohta, Mahendra Soni
Music Director: Shravan Bharadwaj
Story:
“Dayaa” marks JD Chakravarthy’s debut in the world of OTT, directed by Pavan Sadineni. The story revolves around Dayakar (JD Chakravarthy), a freezer van driver working hard to support his pregnant wife, Alivelu (Eesha Rebba). One day, he discovers a dead body inside his van, belonging to renowned journalist Kavitha (Ramya Nambessan). Shaken by this discovery, Dayaa seeks the help of his assistant, Prabha (Josh Ravi), to deal with the situation. As they delve deeper, they find themselves entangled in a web of mysteries surrounding Kavitha’s murder, leading to life-changing consequences.
Plus Points:
“Dayaa” stands out with its well-written and solid characters, each having their own goals, making the show highly engaging.
The series skillfully intertwines the paths of various characters, creating an intriguing and well-crafted drama.
The latter half of the show is fast-paced, filled with drama and action, accompanied by Shravan Bharadwaj’s splendid background score.
JD Chakravarthy’s outstanding performance as Dayakar shines through, portraying his character’s diverse shades with perfection.
Ramya Nambessan delivers a superlative performance as the determined journalist Kavitha.
The climax is filled with cliffhangers, leaving the audience eagerly anticipating the second season, which feels genuinely necessary for the story.
Minus Points:
The initial episodes suffer from slow pacing, and some sequences could have been trimmed to maintain tension and interest.
The non-linear screenplay chosen in the early episodes may be slightly problematic at first, but it gradually grows on the viewers.
Verdict:
“Dayaa” is a gripping crime drama, boasting layered characters and stellar performances from the entire cast. Director Pavan Sadineni successfully crafts a compelling drama around the characters and leaves the audience with several memorable moments. Though the pacing falters in a few episodes, the series as a whole offers a good watch, especially for fans of crime dramas.